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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,977.80, 292,029.30 and 159,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,977.80, 292,029.30 and 159,985.80 is: 239,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,977.80 : 292,029.30 = 159,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,977.80/292,029.30 = 159,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,977.80x = 292,029.30 × 159,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,977.80x = 46,720,541,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,541,183.94/194,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,619.80

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